Method, System and Computer Readable Medium for Identifying and Managing Content

Abstract

A method and system for managing media content is provided. The method includes extracting a signature from the media content in the electronic device. The method also includes retrieving a set of signatures. Further, the method includes comparing the signature with the set of signatures. Moreover, the method includes performing at least one action on the media content, based on the result of the comparison.

1 . A method for managing media content in an electronic device, the method comprising:
 extracting a signature from the media content;   comparing the extracted signature against a database of signatures; and   performing an action on the media content based on a result of the comparison.   
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the action is skipping the media content. 
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the action is replacing the media content. 
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the action is compressing the media content. 
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the extracted signature is a partial signature. 
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the action is rendering the media content at normal speed. 
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the action is storing the media content. 
   
   
       8 . A system for managing media content comprising:
 an interface that receives the media content;   a processor that processes the media content received by the interface;   an output device that renders the media content output by the processor; wherein   the processor operates so as to
 extract a signature form the media content; 
 compare the extracted signature against a database of signature; and 
 perform an action on the media content if the extracted signature substantially equals a first signature from the database. 
   
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 8  wherein the interface is coupled to a cable network. 
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 8  wherein the interface is coupled to a satellite network. 
   
   
       11 . The system of  claim 8  further comprising:
 a data storage unit coupled to the processor that stores the media content.   
   
   
       12 . A computer readable medium encoded with a computer program wherein the computer program includes instructions that instruct a processor to perform a method comprising:
 extracting a signature from media content;   comparing the extracted signature against a database of signatures; and   performing an action on the media content based on a result of the comparison.   
   
   
       13 . The computer readable medium of  claim 12 , further comprising instructions so the action performed by the processor is skipping the media content. 
   
   
       14 . The computer readable medium of  claim 12 , further comprising instructions so the action performed by the processor is replacing the media content. 
   
   
       15 . The computer readable medium of  claim 12 , further comprising instructions so the action performed by the processor is compressing the media content. 
   
   
       16 . The computer readable medium of  claim 12 , further comprising instructions so the action performed by the processor is rendering the media content at normal speed. 
   
   
       17 . The computer readable medium of  claim 12 , further comprising instructions so the action performed by the processor is storing the media content into a memory device.